Furnace

NORTH ATLANTIC REFINING LTD.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PREPARED: April 30, 2008
SECTION 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Identifier:
SECTION 4. TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Odour and appearance: Odour threshold: Specific gravity: Vapour pressure Vapour density: Evaporation rate: Boiling point: Freezing/melting point: pH: Coefficient of water/ oil distribution: Solubility in water: Liquid Petroleum odour, slightly yellow, clear, may be dyed. Not available 0.83 (Water =1) 4 kPa @ 38°C: 4-7 (Air=1) Not available 170-350 °C -15°C Not applicable Not available nil
Furnace Oil
Application and Use: HEATING FUEL Product Description: A complex mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, C11-C18. REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION W.H.M.I.S. CLASS B3: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID CLASS D2B: OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: NORTH ATLANTIC REFINING LTD. COME BY CHANCE, NFLD. A0B 1N0 TEL: (709) 463-8811 (24 hrs.) FAX: (709) 463-3475 (Security) AFTER HOURS: CONTACT BETWEEN 07:30 - 1600 HRS N.S.T. Plant Industrial Hygienist Plant Security
SECTION 5. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Copious warm water flush - 15 minutes, Obtain medical advice. SKIN CONTACT: If this product soils clothing, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting you own hands and body according to Section 9. Wash contaminated skin with non-abrasive soap and flush area with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. INGESTION: Ingestion is unlikely. If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting. Materials aspirated into the lungs during vomiting may cause serious complications. Keep at rest. Physician assessment is mandatory. INHALATION: Inhalation is unlikely unless product is heated. Allow the victim to rest in a wellventilated area. If victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Seek immediate medical attention.
USE IN CASE OF A DANGEROUS GOODS EMERGENCY: CANUTEC: (613) 996 6666
SECTION 2. REGULATED COMPONENT
THE FOLLOWING ARE DEFINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBPARAGRAPH 13 (a)(I) TO (iv) OR PARAGRAPH 14(a) OF THE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT: Name CAS # % CONTROLLED INGREDIENTS DIESEL 68334-30-5 100% A complex mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons: C11-C18. LD50: >5000 mg/kg (oral, rat) LC50: 2500 mg/m3 (rat) TWA: 100 ppm
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION.
Potential Acute Effects: Inhalation: Diesel has a low vapour pressure and inhalation is unlikely (below 38oC). If heated or misted, the product may cause dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness and nausea. Eye Contact: May irritate the eyes, permanent damage is not suspected. Skin Contact: Mildly irritating. Ingestion: The product is mildly toxic when ingested. Vomiting, stomach irritation and central nervous system depression may occur. If the product is aspirated, (enters the lungs) serious damage may occur. Potential Chronic Health Effects: The product can cause irritation (dermatitis) when exposed to the skin repeatedly and over prolonged periods. Lifetime skin tests on experimental animals have produced skin cancers. The relationship between the animal skin tests and human has not been established. Sensitisation is not expected.
SECTION 6. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Fire Fighting Instructions: Flammable liquid, insoluble in water. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Shut off fuel to fire if it is possible to do so without hazard. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapours. Remotely disconnect or shut off the power sources. Either, allow the fire to burn out under controlled conditions or extinguish with foam, dry chemicals or other approved extinguishing medium. Try to cover spilled liquid with foam. Respiratory, eye and body protection are required for fire fighting personnel. Response to small fire with extinguishers will usually be done upwind and only if considered safe. Personal protective equipment is usually not required when using portable extinguishers. Response to larger (catastrophic) fires should only be attempted by trained fire fighters. Flammability: Auto-Ignition Temperature: Flash Point: Flammable Limits: Products of Combustion: Conditions of Flammability: Explosion Hazards: Flammable when heated. 250°C 60-90 oC 0.7% LEL, 5% UEL COX, SOX, NOX, and Smoke Heat and ignition source, flame or electric spark. Not believed to be sensitive to mechanical agitation. Material may accumulate a static charge.
NORTH ATLANTIC REFINING LTD.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 7. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill: Large Spill: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Wear protective clothing specified in personal protection. Stop leak. Absorb spilled material with an inert material and dispose in an approved container. Seek advice from the appropriate authorities.
SECTION 8. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions for instability: Conditions to avoid: Incompatibility: Decomposition products: Product is stable. Not available. Avoid excessive heat. Formation of mists. Highly reactive with oxidising agents such as peroxides or perchlorates. COX, SOX, NOX and Smoke on combustion.
SECTION 9. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield to protect eyes and face. Viton or nitrile gloves and impervious clothing should be worn at all times while handling the product. NIOSH recommends that a respirator equipped with an organic vapour cartridge may be used in atmospheres up to 1000 ppm in concentration. In higher concentrations SCBA should be used. Engineering Controls: Highly recommended for all indoor situations to control fugitive emissions. Electrical and mechanical equipment should be explosion proof Concentrations in air should be maintained below the lower explosion limit at all times or below the recommended threshold limit value if unprotected personnel are involved. For personnel entry into a confined space ( i.e. bulk storage tanks), proper confined space entry must be followed, including ventilation and testing of tank atmosphere. Make up air should always be supplied to balance air exhausted. Land Spill: Eliminate any sources of ignition. Keep the public away. Prevent additional discharge of material if possible to do so without hazard. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material. Ensure disposal is performed in compliance with government regulations. Notify the appropriate authorities. For spills over 70L in Canada contact the Canadian Coast Guard, 1-800-563-2444. Take additional action to prevent and remedy the adverse effects of the spill. Water Spill: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Prevent additional discharge of material. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material. Ensure disposal is performed in compliance with government regulations. Notify the appropriate authorities. For all spills in Canada contact the Canadian Coast Guard, 1-800-5632444. Take additional action to prevent and remedy the adverse effects of the spill. Storage and handling: Combustible, store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from heat sources. Launder contaminated clothing and use good hygiene practices. Material may accumulate a static charge. Use proper relaxation and grounding procedures The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct. However, North Atlantic Refining Limited makes no warranty, expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or results to be obtained from the use thereof. North Atlantic Refining Limited assumes no responsibility for injury from the use of the product described herein. Prepared by: Paul Sullivan North Atlantic Refining Limited P.O. Box 40 Come By Chance, Newfoundland, Canada A0B 1N0 Phone: 709-463-8811 FAX: 709-463-3489